Steve O Dare said: "Why not have a plain clothes officer walk along close by her for a couple of mornings and then evidence could be collected?"

Jan Cotterill: "She should be able to wear what she wants without being judged, as should anyone in this day and age. Put plain-clothed officers alongside her to witness it, get evidence and prosecute!!!"

Julie Alderson said: "I can't understand why people attack someone because they dress differently. This poor girl must dread the walk to school."

Sean Burton said: "If there’s one thing I can’t abide it’s a bully. And a cowardly one at that! I’m in the area fairly regularly and I will guarantee that if I see any of this despicable behaviour I WILL report it."

Dianna Speight said: "Oh my word , what has our world come to! I have a 14 year old girl and 12 year old boy and would be devastated if they had been treated like this or if they treated anyone else in this manner!

"I have drilled it in to both of mine if I ever find out they have been disrespectful or bully I will report them to the authorities myself! I hope this family can stay strong with the support of their friends and community. My heart felt wishes are sent to them."

Tracey Stevenson: "Wishing the young girl much strength. How sad that this is happening at all, let alone on a regular basis."

Nicky Spriggs said: "Oh bless her. I often see her myself...head down walking along trying to look anonymous. She's just a child."

Derek Bedford said: "You have said a very true word - why should we put up with this sort of thing?"

Natalie Woodhall said: "This is disgusting."

Ryan Sykes said: "It would be amazing if unknown to her that loads of supporters and kind people blended in on the road name given one morning and everyone she walked pass said 'good morning - hi - or even complimented her. What a difference that would make!"

Lucy Anne said: "So sad. How can people be so cruel? And to target a young girl on her own on her walk to school. Just horrible. I hope you find the people who are doing this and help them to understand racism isn't welcome in our society!!"

Alia Bashir said: "Aww, that's really sad.

"If only I lived closer i would have walked with her. I hope they're found and prosecute them. She's just a young girl."

Academy Headteacher Mrs Jane Hopkinson said: “It is absolutely unacceptable that a young girl is walking in fear on her way to and from school because of racist behaviour in our community. We will support the police in any way we can in order to help them identify those responsible.”